Sally Dayekh
Carrum Downs,VIC
Summary
Experienced laboratory technician with strong background in laboratory procedures and safety protocols. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to achieve precise and reliable results. Adaptable to evolving project needs and highly skilled in data analysis, equipment maintenance, and quality control. Valued for reliability, technical expertise, and commitment to high standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Nucleus Network
10.2023 - Current
- Demonstrate safe behaviour and actions within the laboratory.
- Handle samples and perform tasks according to protocol and sponsor requirement.
- Prioritise tasks in a time-critical environment to ensure study samples are collected, processed, and shipped promptly and in accordance with the approved protocol, sponsor requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Follow GDP and GCP requirements when completing documentation and data capture.
- Comply with the Quality Management System by adhering to documented laboratory procedures and Network SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Operate, maintain, calibrate, and clean instruments and equipment as required.
- Assist with laboratory consumable supplies and chemical inventory.
- Provide laboratory support to Nucleus Network staff and maintain professional working relationships with all parties involved in each clinical trial.
Laboratory Technician
Australian Clinical Labs
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Daily maintenance for Atellica equipment, which aids in the improvement of overall lab operations.
- Experienced in maintaining Antibiotic sensitivity testing.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Inspected laboratory and manufacturing equipment and immediately sent non-working devices out for repair.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning equipment and ordered parts to repair or replace non working ones.
- Kept detailed records and documents of research requirements and procedures.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Laboratory Assistant
Australian Clinical Labs
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Sorting samples to different laboratory departments and time stamping them.
- Aliquoting and accessioning all the samples.
- Culturing the urine sample and incubating as per the laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Reading the machines for high blood and antibiotic sensitivity.
- Performing antibiotic sensitivity tests on the samples.
- Performing short sample procedure
- Clean and maintain lab equipment
- Calculation of molarities and dilution
- Processing swabs and incubating plates by accurately following the procedures
- Streak plate accurately to isolate bacteria colonies
Specimen Reception
Australian Clinical Labs
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Loading blood samples into Aptio machine
- Urine aliquoting
- Pre-processing of received samples
- Perform basic laboratory work in diagnostic laboratory
- Scanning and filing request forms
Scientist Grade 1
Alfeha Labs
04.2012 - 05.2014
- preparation and processing of urgent/routine samples, in accordance with laboratory protocols, undertaking all procedures used to diagnose and treat diseases & all medical conditions.
- communicate results to GP, Physicians and consultants and provide technical advice toward staff; pathology collectors.
- Makes and records observations, performs calculations, collects and may assist in preparing data for evaluation
- Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished product for product approval and release Create and revise forms, work instructions or SOP's with guidance
- Provide recommendations and feedback on testing results to management
- Follow policies and assists in the development of new procedures and/or documents
Education
Certificate IV -
Holmesglen
Moorabbin, VIC07.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Mosul University
Iraq07.2012
Skills
- Laboratory Safety & Compliance
- Sample Processing & Handling
- Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Time Management & Task Prioritisation
- Documentation & Data Accuracy
- Teamwork & Communication
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Nucleus Network
10.2023 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Australian Clinical Labs
01.2021 - 10.2023
Laboratory Assistant
Australian Clinical Labs
10.2019 - 01.2021
Specimen Reception
Australian Clinical Labs
09.2019 - 10.2019
Scientist Grade 1
Alfeha Labs
04.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science -
Mosul University
Certificate IV -
Holmesglen